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The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO. Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth.
Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, swine veterinarian, and president of NPB says Newman is leadership-oriented, producer-focused, and outcomes-driven when it comes to the pork industry.
Newman, along with his family, owns and operates Newman Family Farms based in Myrtle, Missouri. He’s a former member of the organization’s board of directors and served as president in 2020 and 2021. He has also served as a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s executive committee. Newman holds a doctorate in meat and animal science from North Dakota State University and has served as a faculty member at both NDSU and Arkansas State University.
Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of USMEF, says the National Pork Board has made an outstanding choice. “Dr. Newman knows the importance of both international and domestic demand for U.S. pork, and that it is critical to maximize both.”
He’ll begin his role as CEO on September 1, 2025.
